Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has withdrawn as a candidate for President of Eire. The blended martial arts star made the announcement on social media.
Muintir na hÉireann, a chairde Ghaeil,
I lately introduced my honest and real intentions of operating for the workplace of Uachtaráin na hÉireann.
I’m a really passionate Gael and take nice satisfaction in our Nation.
I’ve demonstrated this combating Irish spirit on a world stage…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 15, 2025
“Muintir na hÉireann, a chairde Ghaeil,
I lately introduced my honest and real intentions of operating for the workplace of Uachtaráin na hÉireann.
I’m a really passionate Gael and take nice satisfaction in our Nation.
I’ve demonstrated this combating Irish spirit on a world stage and positioned us rightly at thetop desk.
I’ve been really humbled by the assist and encouragement I’ve receivedcanvassing the size and breadth of our nice Island assembly and talking withthe ‘forgotten Irish’ who really feel deserted and ignored by Institution woke politics.
I travelled to New York final Wednesday, a house to many Irish who adopted theirdreams in pursuit of happiness, to rightfully commemorate the tragic terror attacksof 9/11 and focus on my aspirations for Eire with the US Administration. Iremain in America and can attend to imminent unexpected conferences that willtranslate to Irish jobs.
Eire has drastically modified in recent times, nonetheless, is constraint by the straitjacket of an outdated Structure that’s selectively upheld by the primary Oireachtas events, and exploited to forestall a real democratic Presidential election being contested, however fairly fastened to make sure solely Institution accredited candidates could also be chosen on the poll.
This democratic deficit towards the desire of the Irish folks has now been efficiently magnified by my expression of curiosity.
In a really quick interval, I’ve catalysed a mobilisation for optimistic change inIreland towards a malevolent political witch-hunt working along with the mainstream media supercharged Faux Information.
There may be now a really seen and vocal motion of Irish Patriots reverting to our cultural and historic origins seekingto keep and shield our lifestyle as Irish – to them I salute you.
The present has modified and this tide can’t be held again!
Following cautious reflection, and after consulting with my household, I’m withdrawing my candidacy from this presidential race.
This was not a straightforward determination, however it’s the proper one at this second in time.
Whereas I cannot contest this election, my dedication to Eire doesn’t finish right here.
I’ll proceed to serve my folks through the use of my worldwide platform to promoteIrish pursuits overseas, to strengthen our financial alternatives, and to advocatefor transparency and duty in public life at dwelling.
This marketing campaign has sparked an essential dialog about democracy in Irelandabout who will get to face, who will get to decide on, and the way we will make sure that thepresidency really belongs to the folks. That dialog won’t finish with my withdrawal.
The tide of change has begun, and it can’t be turned again.
My first enterprise into politics, and though I’ve chosen to withdraw this spherical, significant progress has been made.
I need to guarantee the folks of Eire that this won’t be my final election. You will notice me canvassing once more sooner or later, combating in your rights and representing the most effective pursuits of our nation.
This isn’t the tip, however the starting of my political journey. I’m pushed by a dedication to enhance lives, defend rights, and serve the Irish folks with dedication and integrity.
I’ll proceed to serve my folks on the worldwide stage lobbying for Eire’s bestinterest’s socially and economically – of that there isn’t a doubt.
It is a marathon. Not a dash!
Ar aghaidh linn le Chéile!
Is mise le dhea mheas, i gcónaí agus go deo,
Conchúir Mac Gréagóir”
Conor McGregor was amongst numerous potential candidates who had been attributable to tackle county councils on Monday. The 37-year-old fighter was to talk to officers of the Dublin Metropolis Council and Kildare County Council, the place he was in search of to safe the nominations wanted for his title to be on the poll.
McGregor lately met with U.S. political officers to incorporate the President of america. He additionally had the backing of Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and proprietor of social media platform, X.
Eire will head to the polls on 24 October, with three candidates to this point having secured the backing wanted from Irish lawmakers or native authorities to face within the race.
